Harold Abel School Of Social And Behavioral Science

Counseling, Psychology, Social Work

Harold Abel School Of Social And Behavioral Science

Gain the Skills to Advance Your Career

Capella's degreeprograms are closely aligned to professional standards to ensure you gain the same skills and knowledge as the top performersin your field. We continually review and adapt our programs to deliver the competencies you can immediately use today.

80%PERCENT

More than 80% of current Capella students say their education has had a direct impact on their career.CULES, 2010

We Are Professionally-Aligned

We offer a varietyof psychology programs, so you can focus your study in the area that fuels your passion for helping others. Our programs are streamlined to help save time and money, and aligned with professional standards to ensure strong outcomes. You can pursue an area of interest and add a concentration to your master's program or gain additional skills and make more of your investment with a dual specialization.

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FlexPath: The Most Direct Path to a Degree

For select programs Capella also offers a self-paced learning option called FlexPath. FlexPath allows you to complete your degree on your own schedule, at your own pace. You can move quickly through more familiar coursework or more slowly as needed — without the constraints of preset due dates. For many students FlexPath offers a more personalized learning approach with greater freedom, more control and the potential to save time and money.

Capella: An Accredited University

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission is among the 6 regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Regional bodies accredit colleges and universities; national bodies accredit trade and vocational schools.

The following NCATE-accredited programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the preparation of P-12 teachers and other professional school personnel. Graduates of these programs are highly regarded by many school districts, licensing authorities, and teaching professionals.

Counseling vs. Psychology:

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Meet Our Distinguished Faculty

Nearly all of Capella's faculty from the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences have a doctoral degree and many work as licensed practitioners, school psychologists, and psychologists. Our instructors have expertise in child and adolescent development, and family and geriatric issues. They are also proficient in designing programs to meet state and national accreditation standards, and have experience consulting with privately held businesses with a focus on succession planning, organizational development, executive development, and coaching.

Dr. Mei Jiang consistently provided high quality teaching and went over and beyond her prescribed duties to make sure all material presented in the course was understood and complied with. She is an outstanding faculty member who pushes her students to reach their fullest capacity to achieve success.

Bernard Delaosa PhD in Psychology

4
Ways
to Save

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Take Control and Save with Self-Paced Learning

FlexPath is a more accessible, flexible, and efficient way to earn your degree – allowing you to complete multiple courses at your own pace while paying one flat tuition rate every 12 weeks.

2

Transfer Credits

Reduce the time and cost of finishing your degree by maximizing your transfer credits.

3

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Many employers
offer tuition reimbursement to their employees — even those without a
formal program. Check with your HR department or manager to see if you
are eligible.

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Learn Online Anywhere, Anytime

At Capella, you will enjoy the flexibility of earning your degree on a schedule that fits your life. In our online course rooms, students and faculty participate in discussions at different times throughout the week. You will not attend class at a specific date and time, but you can expect to complete weekly assignments, reading, and participation requirements.